MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,425 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection
n/s/r seat belt not tested,child seat obstructing full inspection
noise from steering column needs attention
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nail in n/s/r tyre
noise from steering column needs attention
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and underinflated
both rear tyre treads uneven
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyre treads uneven
front discs in poor condition
nail in o s r tyre
rear exhaust corroded
slight play both front antiroll bar link rods
unable to fully check underbody due to covers
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T285 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T285 KNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was T285 KNV registered?
T285 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 1999.
Is T285 KNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for T285 KNV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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